The Great Pumpkin Race And Haircut

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake

Dallas, Texas

Great Pumpkin Race Chairs
Lisa Greve
Kathleen O'Shea

The Children’s Cancer Fund invites you and your family to run or walk in the Great Pumpkin Race 15K Training Run, 5K Competitive Race, or the 1-mile Fun Run.  Family entertainment, food, fruit, water, and lots of fun will be available directly following the race. Race results will be tracked by RunOn Texas, posted on our website, posted on the RunOn Website and listed in the Dallas Morning News following the race.

15K Training Run

This is the perfect opportunity to run a training race in preparation for your upcoming marathon or half-marathon.  The run will lead you completely around the White Rock Lake and back to your starting point at Winfrey Point.  The course will be run entirely on paved surface trails through the park and on city streets through the adjacent neighborhoods. Every participant will receive a commemorative Great Pumpkin Race Runners shirt.

  5K Competitive Race

The Children’s Cancer Fund 5K Competitive Race is a challenging event consisting of scenic trails, entertainment, and lots of fun.  Whether running, jogging or walking, participants are treated to scenic views of White Rock Lake.  Regardless if you’re a competitive runner, weekend warrior, or a casual walker, the Great Pumpkin Competitive Race is a truly unique event that everyone should experience.  Every participant will receive a commemorative Great Pumpkin Race Runners shirt.

  1-Mile Fun Run

Children’s Cancer Fund invites adult and child participants to participate in the Fun Run.  The Fun Run is a 1-Mile Run or walk through the scenic trails of White Rock Lake.

Children of all abilities and/or with special needs are encouraged to participate in the fun run’s first race held on a shorter course.  Each child participant in the Fun Run will receive a medal and a water bottle immediately after crossing the finish line.  The Fun Run is indeed FUN!  Therefore, individual times for the 1-Mile will not be recorded. 

Haircut

Want to help young cancer patients even more? Start growing your hair out now in order to recieve a free haircut and trendy new style on Race day! All hair will be donated to make wigs for young cancer patients. Click here to view the guidelines for hair donations.

Entry Fees: (Before 10/31/08)

15K Training Run
$35 Registration - Ages 17-85
$15 Registration - Ages 16/under

5K Competitive Race
$35 Registration - Ages 17-85
$15 Registration - Agest 16/under

1-Mile Fun Run
$25 Registration - Ages 17-65
$10 Registration - Ages 16/under, 65/older

Event Schedule

7:00 - 8:00 am - Registration opens. Late registration and packet pick up. 15K, 5K and 1-Mile participants to pick up run number, t-shirt, and packet. 5K runners will recieve their Champion Chip.

7:45 am - Pre-Race Warm-Up

8:00 am - 15K Training Run to Begin

8:30 am - 1-Mile Fun Run to Begin

8:45 am - 5K Competitive Race to Begin

9:00 am - Post-Race Celebration and Haircuts

9:30 am - 5K Awards

10:00 am - 15K Awards

Ipods & Headphones

The Great Pumpkin Race is run on a closed course, therefore, there are no restrictions on the use of such devices.

Race Weather

Rain or shine, the race will continue. Runners are encouraged to wear layering clothing as Dallas November morning as usually chilly, warming up quickly throughout the day. Runners are also encouraged to bring a rainjacket or cover up just in case we do encounter rain.

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Please plan on participating in Dallas’ best one-day running event to raise vital funds for childhood cancer research.  Below are the many ways that you, your family, and your friends can participate:

• Join us on the planning committee!  This is a great way to be a part of the action.  The committee will meet once a month and we need some dedicated members to make this event a success!  Contact Kathleen O’Shea ASAP at kathleenoshea@tx.rr.com to join this dedicated committee.
• Become a sponsor of this event or invite an organization, friend or family member to be a sponsor.  We have a variety of levels for you to sign up for ranging from $250—$10,000.  This event wouldn’t be possible except for the generous leaders in our community. Click here to view the sponsorship information packet.
• Promote this event at your work location or community!  Hand out flyers, place a poster in your window or just verbally spread the word.  The more runners we have, the more funds we raise!
• Volunteer at the event! 

Please call the CCF office at 214-442-1691 or email jbolton@ccfdallas.com for more information about the race and how you can get involved!

Thank you to these sponsors!

Partners

Starters

Run On!

BiBbentuckers

Photography By
Candy Battle - Imagesensations

Marketing
VGS Marketing

About the Artist Aswin N. , 12, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the blood. He aspires to be an oncologist to treat kids when he grows up. His greatest wish is for no kid to ever get cancer again. Aswin is truly one of our heroes and we proudly display his artwork for this years Great Pumpkin Race.

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Click here to view pictures of the fun and exciting event Victory Run in 2007!

2007 Victory Run Results By Age Group

2007 Victory Run Results Overall